deus ex effect

A psychological effect, induced by name dropping certain video games, that causes anyone who played that game to have a sudden urge to play it.

Named after the 2000 PC game Deus Ex, which famously will cause at least one person in the conversation to reinstall the game whenever mentioned, especially online.

Fred: Hey man, did you ever play that Deus Ex game? It was totally awesome.
Bill: Oh yeah, I loved that game! I should install it on my new PC.
Fred: Aw man, now I wanna play it!
Bill: That's the Deus Ex effect for you, buddy.

by JD Tenton November 10, 2011

the History Channel effect

Dumbing down a prestigious and serious scientific publication, website, or channel in order to appeal to the uneducated masses, cut the budget, and get higher ratings.

Have you seen the new National Geographic about ghosts? It got the History Channel effect, man.

by SiriusWW February 28, 2016

The Kyungsoo Effect

The effect that occur when kpop group EXO member Do Kyungsoo inhale oxygen and brings all fanboys and fangirls to the yard. His overloaded cuteness and orgasmic voice cause many fangirls' vagina weep and cause occasional boners to fanboys. Kyungsoo has the largest number fanboys out of the whole of EXO due to his alluring cuteness that makes you want to shove him in a van and kidnap him. Kyungsoo has the ability to turn straight males to look at cocks in a different light.

"Why are all those guys covering their crotches?"
"Don't worry, it's only The Kyungsoo effect. Happens all the time"

by GET IN THE VAN June 18, 2013

Coppler Effect

Wave phenomenon of traffic compression and decompression, the degree of which varies in relation to the proximilty of a traffic cop, caused by motorists uniformly slowing upon approaching the police and gradually speeding up the further they go after passing.

Joe knew that even though cars were crawling along right at the speed limit, it wasn't just traffic. A few quick glances confirmed it was merely coppler effect, as the radar gun was clearly visible protruding from the patrol car. It was only a matter of minutes before everyone would again be cruising at 75 mph.

by rossirossi September 18, 2011

domenech effect

The situation where a group or organisation succeeds despite, rather than because of management. A group of experienced and motivated employees overcome the handicap of having an incompetent boob running the show. The employees get together and work out how to sort shit out without, or sometimes against, directions from said incompetent management. Named after the hapless manager of the French national team at the world cup in 2006.

Daragh: Who's running the department now?
Stevie: Your not going to believe it, it's Pat!
Daragh: Jesus wept! The place must be like the bar scene from "Gremlins"

Stevie: Nah, we have a full domenech effect running, the boss just sits in his office playing with his executive toys!

by VegasMalone May 30, 2020

Jimin-Effect

The Jimin-Effect ("Jimin" from the kpop group BTS' member Park Jimin) applies to usually smaller-than-average men with a muscular body, an androgynous face and masculine as well as feminine characteristics, fashion sense and demeanor. The main characteristic that defines a Jimin-Effect man is a natural skill to make people fall for him, especially other men who think of themselves as straight and often resort to make an "exception" for the Jimin-Effect man. Other characteristics that can but don't have to be impersonated by a Jimin-Effect man are slight pettiness and good networking skills (via gossiping at events). The Jimin-Effect is named after BTS' Park Jimin, who is famous for coming to terms with his androgyny during his kpop-career and for snatching men left and right.

Man 1: Look at that dude, man!

Man 2: That one? Oh wow... I have a girlfriend, but he's really pretty...
Man 1: Right? He has such a Jimin-Effect...

by Kilimi September 19, 2021

Purple Lily Effect

Purple lily Effect: Is a effect in which purple lily bestfriends often find themselves having a mental connection, a state where their emotions, feelings and every thought syncs with the other person.

Last night, me and my bestfriend had the purple lily effect!

Hey! Do you and your girlfriend have the, purple lily effect?

One of the most amazing feelings in the world, the purple lily effect, I tell you.

by Purplelily'sPenguin December 14, 2014